An input device that enables various operations is proposed. A plurality of operating buttons (11) and direction keys (12) are arranged in an upper surface (17g). Lower surface buttons (31R, 31L) are arranged in a lower surface (17a). The lower surface buttons (31R, 31L) project downward from the lower surface (17a), have pressing target surfaces (31a) to be pressed by a finger of a user, and are arranged such that the pressing target surfaces (31a) are inclined with respect to a front edge (10a) of the input device (1). The lower surface buttons (31R, 31L) can be moved when the pressing target surfaces (31a) are pressed in a button rearward direction as a direction along the lower surface (17a).
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2. The input device according to claim 1, wherein a space is formed in the first direction with respect to the second operating member.
3. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the second operating member includes a second operating member on a right side and a second operating member on a left side.
4. The input device according to claim 3, wherein the second operating member on the right side and the second operating member on the left side are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line.
11. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the second operating member is able to move along an arc having an axis of a supporting shaft portion supporting the second operating member as a center.
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